Dharma Seed - Dharma Talks

2010-07-21 Wise Speech Practice 3- Mindfulness & Nonviolent Communication 66:16
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
We explore nonviolent communication as a refinement of mindfulness, focusing particularly on 'needs' (what matters) and feelings (or emotions)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-07-14 Wise Speech Practice #2- Minfulness and Speech Practice: includes exercises/discussions 63:52
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
After a review of last time, of the importance of speech practice and the ethical guidelines for wise speech, we explore two ways of cultivating mindfulness in our speech, concluding with an exercise to cultivate inner and outer attention at the same time.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-07-11 Mindfulness and Creative Engagement 49:55
Martine Batchelor	Download Listen
Gaia House : Meditation and Study Retreat

2010-07-08 Mindfulness & Liberation of the Body 50:27
Anushka Fernandopulle	Download Listen
How to practice awareness of the body and why it is helpful.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : People of Color Meditation Retreat

2010-07-07 Essential Dharma Class 10- Practice in Daily Life 42:58
Mark Coleman	Download Listen
Part 2 of 2 (Part 1 Meditation) What is necessary for maintaining our practice in daily life, through inspiration, silence, Sangha and informal practice of mindfulness.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Essential Dharma Part II- Class Series

2010-07-06 Beautifying Life with Mindfulness 65:28
Steve Armstrong	Download Listen
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center : Awareness with Wisdom

2010-07-02 Everything and Nothing: Mindfulness in Family Life 46:25
Deborah Ratner Helzer	Download Listen
In meditation, we look to see if we can break through our mistaken sense of self. How can we look in our relationships to break through our sense of other?
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Family Retreat

2010-06-30 Mindfulness and Speech Practice 0:00
Donald Rothberg	(Recording not available)
We continue exploring the nature of speech practice, following last night's introduction, focusing on five kinds of mindfulness practice that supports speech practice. Following an overview of mindfulness, we examine (1) connecting inner and outer attention in the midst of speech, (2) the importance for speech practice of mindfulness of the body, (3) mindfulness based on following the ethical speech principles, (4) NVC interpreted as a refinement of mindfulness practice,and (5) mindfulness of the thoughts and emotions.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Mindfulness, Wise Speech, and Compassionate Communication

2010-06-30 Mindfulness and Speech Practice 54:52
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
We continue exploring the nature of speech practice, following last night's introduction, focusing on five kinds of mindfulness practice that supports speech practice. Following an overview of mindfulness, we examine (1) connecting inner and outer attention in the midst of speech, (2) the importance for speech practice of mindfulness of the body, (3) mindfulness based on following the ethical speech principles, (4) NVC interpreted as a refinement of mindfulness practice,and (5) mindfulness of the thoughts and emotions.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Mindfulness, Wise Speech, and Compassionate Communication

2010-06-29 Mindfulness for Insight 65:13
Steve Armstrong	Download Listen
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center : Awareness with Wisdom

2010-06-29 Mindfulness in Daily Life 1:22:34
Sayadaw Vivekananda	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : June 2010 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2010-06-24 Path of Kindness 59:07
Mark Coleman	Download Listen
How do the practices of mindfulness and metta (loving kindness) work together - and the important of bringing a kind loving presence to working with difficulties and pain.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Meditation and Yoga

2010-06-21 Light of Awareness 50:16
Mark Coleman	Download Listen
Using the metaphor of light as awareness, this talk weaves in poetry, and teachings of the Buddha to explore the role of mindfulness in the path of practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Meditation and Yoga

2010-06-06 Mindfulness Of The Body 56:52
Rebecca Bradshaw	Download Listen
Connecting with the body of bare attention, learning from pleasant and unpleasant sensations.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Liberation of Mind and Heart: Insight Meditation Retreat

2010-06-06 Synopsis of Satipatthana Instructions, Part II 54:16
Sayadaw Vivekananda	Download Listen
Qualities of mindfulness
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : June 2010 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2010-06-05 Synopsis of Satipatthana Instructions, Part I 69:42
Sayadaw Vivekananda	Download Listen
Exploration of ardent energy (atapa), clear comprehension (sampajanna), "having put away covetousness and discontent for the world (vineyya loke abhijjha domanassam), mindfulness.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : June 2010 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2010-06-04 Embodied Mindfulness as a Path to Liberation 65:15
Phillip Moffitt	Download Listen
The vital difference between mindfulness and right mindfulness. What does it mean to have direct experience of the body? Simple practices to develop the "felt sense" of the body.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Awakening in the Body: Meditation with Qigong

2010-05-26 New to Mindfulness? 59:42
Anna Douglas	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Essential Dharma

2010-05-22 Basic Mindfulness of Body - Sitting and Walking 60:04
Gina Sharpe	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Awakening the Body, Heart and Mind: Insight Meditation Weekend

2010-05-19 Desire and Spiritual Freedom 1:18:31

Tara Brach

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The Buddha taught that becoming identified with "wanting mind" obscures our true nature and binds us in suffering. This talk explores a wise attitude in relating to desire, and offers three pathways towards freedom: Mindfulness of "wanting mind," trancing back desire to its source, and radical non-clinging.

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2010-05-01 Mindfulness Of The Body 51:42
Ajahn Amaro	Download Listen
Morning Reflection
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Monastic Retreat

2010-04-28 Embodied Spirit 1:12:55

Tara Brach

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The Buddha taught that mindfulness of the body is a direct path to the realization of truth, to peace and freedom. This talk explores how we leave a present-centered awareness of our body, and the pathways of homecoming.

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2010-04-28 The Healing Power of the Dharma 60:28
Larry Yang	Download Listen
Mindfulness, the four noble truths, and freedom
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Mindfulness Retreat for Therapists and Healing Professions

2010-04-27 Awareness as Love 59:31
Mark Coleman	Download Listen
How do the practices of mindfulness, metta and compassion weave together and support our journey in wholeness, healing and the end of suffering. This talk also relates how these practices support the work of psychotherapists and healers.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Mindfulness Retreat for Therapists and Healing Professions

2010-04-21 Mindfulness Is It! 48:49
Pascal Auclair	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : The Power of Presence: Insight Meditation Retreat